Leica to release Paul Smith-designed camera

TOKYO, Nov. 19 (Kyodo) — TOKYO - Leica Camera Japan Co. said it will release on Friday a limited edition version of its Leica X2 compact digital camera designed by British designer Paul Smith. The Japanese subsidiary of Leica Camera AG said 1,500 units of the Leica X2 Edition Paul Smith will be sold worldwide at a suggested retail price of 283,500 yen.